Joshua Ingersoll - Regulatory Affairs Engineering and Spectrum Management
The Space Policy Pioneers Podcast
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Show Notes
In this episode of the Space Policy Pioneers Podcast, host Andy Williams speaks with Josh Ingersoll, a Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs at Astranis Space Technologies. The discussion focuses on the role of a regulatory engineer and a spectrum management expert in the space industry. Josh also shares insights about necessary skills and relevant tools like Visualyse software, the interaction between engineers and regulatory bodies, regulatory strategy, and the importance of technical knowledge in policy roles. He further discusses possible career paths, including opportunities in the public, private, and law sectors.
Episode guide
00:05 Introduction to the Space Policy Pioneers Podcast
01:34 Understanding the Role of a Regulatory Engineer
02:40 The Importance of Spectrum in the Aerospace Industry
03:18 The Role of Regulatory Engineers in Satellite Communications
04:52 The Intersection of Regulatory Engineering and Public Relations
05:24 Understanding License Applications in Satellite Communications
06:09 The Role of Regulatory Engineers in Company Strategy
07:15 The Work of Astranis Space Technologies
10:10 The Impact of Spectrum on the Satellite Industry
10:22 The Role of Regulatory Strategy in Spectrum Management
16:40 The Day-to-Day Life of a Regulatory Engineer
17:13 The Importance of Technical Skills in Regulatory Engineering
19:08 The Role of Education in a Regulatory Engineering Career
22:58 Career Paths in Spectrum Management
27:22 The Importance of Networking in the Space Industry
34:10 The Big Picture: The Future of the Space Economy
Links and Resources
Visualyse software: https://www.transfinite.com https://www.transfinite.com/content/downloadsvisualyse
Spectrum Policy Lab: Olin College https://www.osstp.org
George Washington University space policy institute: https://spi.elliott.gwu.edu
Georgia tech space lab: https://www.cstar.gatech.edu
Mariel Borowitz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marielborowitz/
MIT Technology policy program: https://tpp.mit.edu
Space Generation Advisory Council https://spacegeneration.org
Polaris news letter https://payloadspace.com
Space Companies
Astranis: https://www.astranis.com
Amazon Kuiper: https://www.aboutamazon.com/what-we-do/devices-services/project-kuiper
Kuiper Jobs: https://amazon.jobs/content/en/teams/devices-services/project-kuiper
ViaSat: https://www.viasat.com/
Boeing: https://www.boeing.com/
Northrop Grumman: https://www.northropgrumman.com/
Link Global: https://lynk.world/
SpaceX: https://www.spacex.com/
Planet: https://www.planet.com/
Law firms servicing the space sector
Hogan Lovells https://www.hoganlovells.com/
DLA Piper: https://www.dlapiper.com/
US Government bodies involved in space policy
FCC space bureau: https://www.fcc.gov/space
NASA office of science and technology policy https://www.nasa.gov/otps/otps-about-us/
Office of Space Commerce https://www.space.commerce.gov
White House Office of science and technology policy https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/
Not mentioned by Josh, but for completeness,
National Space Council: https://www.whitehouse.gov/spacecouncil/
Space Force: https://www.spaceforce.mil/
NOAA: https://www.noaa.gov/
Additional Resources:
Overview of US space regulatory landscape: https://spacelaws.com/articles/space-licensing-in-the-united-states/
European Space Policy Institute report https://www.espi.or.at/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ESPI-Space-Spectrum-Policy-Report-1-1.pdf
ITU guidebook: https://www.itu.int/hub/2023/10/itus-handbook-on-small-satellites-advancing-the-global-satellite-industry/